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GX02 JHN

2002 Volkswagen Beetle

Silver Petrol 1984cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,062 mi
Last recorded94,062 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Volkswagen Beetle77,198 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX02 JHN
MakeVolkswagen
ModelBeetle
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,984cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 94,062 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 92,202 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2015 92,202 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 90,180 miles

E M L ON

Pass 11 Sep 2013 87,837 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 84,643 miles

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

o/s diff seal leaking

front number plate damaged

Fail 1 Sep 2012 84,629 miles

Centre Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

engine light on

front number plate damaged

n/s/f tyre side wall damaged

o/s diff seal leaking

Pass 31 Aug 2011 81,377 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2011 81,377 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Aug 2010 73,728 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2010 73,728 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 27 Aug 2009 60,132 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 60,132 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 48,767 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 38,699 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 33,637 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 33,637 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 30,532 miles

How Reliable is the Volkswagen Beetle?

Based on 1,719,137 MOT tests across 112,454 vehicles.

71.7%
Pass Rate
4,798
Miles/Year
56
Year Lifespan
112,454
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 44,561
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 33,096
Stop lamp not working 28,079
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 27,964
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 23,197
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GX02 JHN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle in Silver with a 1,984cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Volkswagen Beetle models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.1% with a typical mileage of 77,198 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Volkswagen Beetle fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 44,561 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GX02 JHN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Volkswagen Beetle typically stays on UK roads for around 56 years. At 24 years old, this Volkswagen Beetle is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was GX02 JHN registered?

GX02 JHN is a 2002 Volkswagen Beetle, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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